Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Justice Studies

at California State University San Marcos at Temecula

The Criminology and Justice Studies program draws on the intellectual traditions of
sociology and critical criminology to understand the social correlates of crime and
justice. The major provides students with a theoretical and practical foundation for
building a lifelong understanding of crime and social justice and the myriad social
processes surrounding both. Students majoring in Criminology and Justice Studies will
be able to evaluate critical issues of crime and justice and to pursue solutions for
positive social change.

The degree will prepare students in Southwest Riverside County to pursue careers
in criminal justice and social service agencies, as well as graduate study in such
fields as criminology, law, criminal justice, and justice studies. Students with a
bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Justice Studies can pursue a wide variety of
job opportunities which include government as well as community service agencies geared
towards youth and families, law enforcement and correctional agencies, and non-profit
organizations that examine social and legal justice practices both at home and abroad.

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